Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist; MRI

Employees at this grade level are to be qualified to provide services in specialized areas of radiologic technology and/or general radiologic technology services. The technologist's principal responsibilities are to perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures for the patients of this medical center. Employees at this level are fully functional as an advanced DRT and can carry out their assigned tasks independently.

• United States Citizenship:
  Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Certification:
  All applicants must be certified in general radiologic technology by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology - Radiography (ARRT) (R)
• Advanced ARRT certification is required for assignments that include computed tomography (CT) - magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - [or Mammography (M) duties performed independently - as applicable]
• Education:
  
  Completion of a full-time training course of at least 24 months in duration (or the equivalent) in a post-high school diagnostic radiologic technology program - evidenced by a certificate or an associate degree - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or from [other accrediting agencies as recognized by the Department of Education (DOE)]
• English Language Proficiency: DRTs must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) - and 7407(d)
• Physical Requirements:
  
  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019

• The technologist will perform quality diagnostic examinations that include - but are not limited to - MRI examinations of the chest - abdomen - pelvis - head - extremities - neck - etc.
• The technologist will also assist the radiologist in performing interventional procedures under MRI guidance
• The technologist may be cross trained in special procedures to maximize the utilization of personnel
• The technologist may also participate in on-call or standby to provide 24-hour - 7 days a week for the main facility
• Accurately and competently operates imaging equipment to obtain acceptable quality utilizing the standardized amount of Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) to obtain quality imaging for diagnosis and localization purposes
• The technologist has a responsibility to recognize and exhibit good safety practices - comply with published and communicated safety procedures
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy